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Appendicitis
Tonsillectomy found to be a risk factor for appendicitis
July 25th, 2005
Tonsillectomy is found to be a significant risk factor for subsequent acute appendicitis. According to researchers in Spain, "Tonsillectomy, with or without adenoidectomy, is one of the most frequent surgical procedures generally performed, especially in young patients. Several studies suggest that there is a relationship between tonsillectomy and altered MALT immune system." "To examine the possible association between tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy and the risk of subsequent appendicitis, a cross-sectional study was performed in 650 patients admitted to the emergency department of a general hospital in Valencia, Spain. Previous history of...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2005-07-25)
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